Living with diabetic retinopathy or diabetic macular oedema? You don’t have to face it alone.
Eye Connect is a free, confidential support service from Macular Disease Foundation Australia, Australia’s peak organisation supporting the macular disease community.
Developed with Diabetes Australia, Eye Connect helps you understand your condition, manage daily challenges, and feel supported between appointments.
Our new service was shaped by insights from people living with diabetes-related eye conditions, alongside a wide range of eye health professionals.
What to expect from Eye Connect
- Health information: Evidence-based information about your eye condition and support services.
- Practical advice: Nutrition tips, post appointment care, managing vision changes.
- Emotional support: Friendly, experienced team to talk to – plus peer support options.
The information in Eye Connect is tailored to you – your condition, your vision, and your treatment plan.
Initially, it was really-really scary to find out you need to have injections in your eyes. I started searching online to find out what it is about. I found a lot of scientific or medical information, but there was really nothing about the process that I could find myself.
Jo, who lives with diabetic macular oedema.
Stories like Jo’s are why we created Eye Connect.
How Eye Connect works
Each month, you’ll receive tailored information by post or email. You can also choose to have regular phone check-ins with our qualified team. This service is free of charge, and you can opt-out at any point if Eye Connect doesn’t suit your needs.
Prefer to sign-up by phone or email? Call Macular Disease Foundation’s Helpline on 1800 111 709 or email us at info@mdfoundation.com.au. We’re here to help – however you’d like to connect.
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Our National Helpline – 1800 111 709 – provides free information and advise for the macular disease community.
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